Chicago Marriott Downtown - Magnificent Mile

2010 Conference is hosted by Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa School Nurse Associations

June 29 - July 3, 2010
(Preconference: June 29)

Vision, Voice, Visibility: Charting the Course for a Healthy Future

Save the Date!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to Assist With Budgeting

1. What will be the cost of registration?
   
   • Early Bird Member (April 15)-$470
   • Early Bird Non-Member (April 15)-$570
   • Early Bird Student/Retired (April 15) $340
   • Regular Member (after April 15)-$495
   • Regular Non-Member (after April 15)- $595
   • Regular Student/Retired (after April 15)-$365
   • Onsite Member (after May 19)- $535
   • Onsite Non-Member (after May 19)-$635
   • Onsite Student/Retired (after May 19)- $405
2. What will be the cost of preconference?
   Two-day- $390 Full day-$195 Half day-$125
3. Will any meals be provided?
   Continental Breakfast will be served Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. A break will be served Friday afternoon.
4. How much will my hotel room cost?
   The room rate is $159 plus taxes.
5. When can I make my hotel reservations?
   The room block will open January 4, 2010.
6. Are there any changes in the schedule?
   Yes, the conference will officially open at 4:00 pm on June 29. Another change is there will be no Annual Banquet this year. Many individuals shared they had to make the decision to attend the Endowment Event or Annual Banquet. We will hold an Annual Banquet in 2011 to celebrate the induction of a new president.

Visit the NASN website for more information.

Hotel Website

Official Conference Hotel - http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chidt-chicago-marriott-downtown-magnificent-mile/

Tourist Resources

Convention and Visitors Bureau - http://www.choosechicago.com

Tourism Bureau - http://www.explorechicago.org

A great magazine guide - http://www.windycityguide.com

Transportation

CTA - http://www.transitchicago.com

Metra - http://www.metrarail.com

Yellow Cab Taxi - http://www.yellowcabchicago.com

Local Attractions

The Hancock Observatory - http://www.hancockobservatory.com

Navy Pier - http://www.navypier.com

Sears Tower Sky Deck - http://www.willistower.com

Chicago First Lady Cruises - http://www.cruisechicago.com

Mercury, Chicago Cruise Line - http://www.Mercuryskylinecruiseline.com

Mystic Blue Cruises - http://www.mysticbluecruises.com

Horse Drawn Carriage - http://www.antiquecoach-carriage.com

Museums

Adler Planetarium and Astronomy - http://www.adlerplanetarium.org

Art Institute - http://www.artic.edu

Chicago Children’s Museum - http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org

Chicago History Museum - http://www.chicagohistory.org

DuSable Museum of African-American Art -  http://www.Dusablemuseum.org

Shedd Aquarium - http://www.sheddaquarium.org

Museum of Science and Industry - http://www.msichicago.org

Museum of Contempory Art - http://www.mcachicago.org

Holocaust Museum -  http://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org

Shopping Malls within walking distance from Hotel

The Shops at Northbridge -  http://www.theshopsatnorthbridge.com

The Chicago Place - 312-266-771

Water Tower Place - http://www.shopwatertower.com

American Girl Store - http://www.americangirl.com

900 N. Michigan Ave Shops - http://www.shop900.com

Theater/onstage entertainment in Chicago

Metromix -  http://chicago.metromix.com

½ price tickets - http://www.hottix.org

General web sites for same - http://www.cityofchicago.org or http://www.centerstagechicago.com

Taste of Chicago - http://www.explorechicago.org

Words of Advice From Some Illinois Nurses to Attendees

Use public transportation whenever available. You need exact change for the Bus and a card for the Elevated. Taxi’s are plentiful except in the rain.

The concierge at the hotel has a world of information and maps will be available at the Hospitality table near Registraton.

Please plan to stay after the Conference. There are great events at Grant Park accompanied by brilliant fireworks on July 3. The “Taste of Chicago” runs during the conference in Grant Park-sample wonderful Chicago food.